Muscidora tumacacorii
This record describes Muscidora tumacacorii (species). Recorded family: Cerambycidae. Recorded order: Coleoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
male and female
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Coleoptera (Beetles)
- Suborder
- Polyphaga
- Superfamily
- Chrysomeloidea
- Family
- Cerambycidae (Longhorn Beetles)
- Subfamily
- Cerambycinae
- Tribe
- Trachyderini
- Genus
- Muscidora
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
AZ; Mexico (Sonora)
Seasonal Activity
Aug‒Sep
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Muscidora tumacacorii (Knull)
About Primitive Winged Insects: the wider group
Order-level background for Coleoptera, the group containing Muscidora tumacacorii. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Coleoptera is the largest order of insects with over 400,000 described species, representing ~25% of all known animal species and ~40% of all insects. In the U.S. alone, nearly 30,000 beetle species have been identified.
Ecological role of the group
Beetles are prominent decomposers, especially in forests, breaking down dead wood and recycling nutrients. As predators, they reduce populations of pest insects. Many species are also important pollinators of flowering plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Beetles have major economic significance: leaf beetles (Chrysomelidae) and weevils (Curculionoidea) are among the most destructive agricultural pests globally, costing billions annually, while predatory species like ladybugs provide natural pest control.
Recorded sources for this group: Britannica, Smithsonian, NCSU Entomology. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Muscidora tumacacorii (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by margarethe brummermann; Additional contributions by Mike Quinn , v belov
Frequently Asked Questions About Muscidora tumacacorii
How big is Muscidora tumacacorii?
15.5 mm
How do you identify Muscidora tumacacorii?
male and female
Where is Muscidora tumacacorii found?
Range: AZ; Mexico (Sonora)
When is Muscidora tumacacorii active?
Muscidora tumacacorii: seasonal activity - Aug‒Sep.